Christina Flaten

About Christina Flaten

I’m a versatile leader with 15+ years of experience across operations and people strategy in complex organizations. I’ve worked on both sides of the business, which gives me a grounded perspective, from the reality of the frontline to cross-enterprise decisions and risks.I do my best work in ambiguity. I enjoy taking on complex problems, bringing structure where it’s needed, and helping teams move from ideas to execution. I’m passionate about getting to know people and what drives them because it’s how strong teams and real results are built. I’ve led large initiatives and built systems that not only deliver outcomes but also make the work clearer and more sustainable for the people doing it.As a leader, I’m thoughtful about how decisions land because I understand both operational impact and people risk, but I’m also direct and focused on getting the job done. I care about execution, judgment, and momentum, and about doing work that holds up in the realities of the team doing the work.I lead with both head and heart. I’m direct, fair, grounded in empathy, and I like to have fun along the way. I believe strong outcomes come from clarity, accountability, and respect for people.Always happy to connect!

Experience

1. Director of Communications and Change Management- Global Supply Chain

   Target

   Sep 2023 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Promoted to lead enterprise-wide internal communications and change management for Target’s Global Supply Chain and Logistics organization, impacting 65+ sites and more than team members- Lead a team of communications and change professionals who support daily operations and transformation initiatives of all sizes- Built a change governance model to prioritize and sequence initiatives, improving visibility with leaders and reducing change fatigue in the field- Partnered with tech enablement to develop a project management platform adopted 100% within six months, increasing transparency and efficiency- Pioneered a centralized SharePoint hub with integrated AI tools, improving self-service communication and collaboration across teams- Represent Supply Chain on Target’s Risk & Reputation Forum, advising on enterprise issue management and communications strategy- Took on an additional passion project outside of scope, redesigning a senior manager development program that achieved 100% satisfaction, 80% promotion readiness, and improved leadership diversity.

Education

• University of Kentucky

  Bachelor's degree, Marketing